Monument record BUN 026 - Tower Mill Road

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Summary

Six storey tower mill, built 1830. Ceased to work in 1918 after being struck by lightning.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 3385 8904 (51m by 50m)
Map sheet TM38NW
Civil Parish BUNGAY, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Six storey tower mill, built 1830. Ceased to work in 1918 after being struck by lightning. It was subsequently converted into a house and had the top storey removed. It had four patent sails, a fantail, boat shaped cap, three pairs of stones, a dresser and jumper. There was a stage at second floor level (S1).
Shown on map of 1826 (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Bibliographic reference: Dolman, P. 1978. Windmills in Suffolk: a contemporary survey.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Flint, B.. 1979. Suffolk Windmills.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 31 2005 1:35PM

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